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Crypto
Hard Fork
A permanent split in a blockchain that creates a new version with different rules, so old and new coins no longer work together.
Hard forks happen when the community can't agree on upgrades. Users and miners must pick a side. The original coin often keeps running but usually loses value compared to the new one. It's a big event that can create new opportunities or confusion.It's like the road suddenly splitting in two and drivers have to choose which path to stay on — both groups keep going but can't turn back to the old road.
Real world: Ethereum did a hard fork to fix a major hack, creating Ethereum Classic as the unchanged version while most people moved to the new improved chain.
💡 Hard forks can create free coins if you hold the original, but watch the news carefully and move your funds only after you understand both sides.